Having a car is practical, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, we know very well, even the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. On the other hand, between a car that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the repercussions are going to be quite different. In any case, a Renault Espace 5 that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the closest garage. In this guideline we will show you how to tow a Renault Espace 5, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To get this done, first we will check out the rules to follow when towing a Renault Espace 5, then how to tow a Renault Espace 5 yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.
The rules to follow if you want to tow an Renault Espace 5
It is surely possible to tow your car. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Renault Espace 5 you will have to follow some regulation. We present them to you below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Renault Espace 5 may put at risk yourself and other motorists if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not exceed 25 km/h, you must always stay in control of both vehicles, a high speed will not let you to anticipate possible problems and the towed car may enter the first one
- Limit yourself to short distance journeys. If you have to travel several dozen kilometres, it is better to call a breakdown service.
- When towing, try to be certain that the Renault Espace 5 and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to hold a great behaviour.
- Switch on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
- If the Renault Espace 5 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate connected to the first car so that you can notify the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Renault Espace 5 by yourself
Now that you have found out the basic specifications for securely towing a Renault Espace 5, we will teach you the different techniques to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Renault Espace 5, as ropes, straps or other products are not suitable and will only risk you having an incident. If the towing device is flexible, you risk hitting the towing car. It will be better to buy a towing bar.
- You can use one of the three kinds existing tow bars to tow your Renault Espace 5, telescopic bars (40 to 50 euros), folding bars (30 to 100 euros) and standard bars (30 to 40 euros).
- Check that you have two towing rings on the vehicles, which will let you to connect them together with the tow bar.
- Check that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
- Have functional signalling on the Renault Espace 5 to be towed.
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These are the regulation to follow if you want to tow your Renault Espace 5. On the other hand bear in mind that this method should only be used for short distances to avoid a more expensive towing, if you have a long distance to cover we recommend you to browse the following section.
Have your Renault Espace 5 towed by a professional
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To finish , last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Renault Espace 5 in good conditions, it remains the most reasonable method, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may be like an expensive solution, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services absolutely free. Here are the details to verify on your insurance contract before calling a tow truck:
- That the distance between your home and the place of breakdown is in respect with the mileage shown in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Check that the complications you are struggling with are well taken care of by your insurer.
- Finally, verify the deductible amount on your account.
Now you have all the information you need to tow your Renault Espace 5 in good conditions.
To discover more tips on the Renault Espace 5, take a look at the Renault Espace 5 category.
